Tea Exports to Pakistan Falls amid Tension
Tea exports from India to Pakistan has fallen by around 36% to 7.46 million kg for the period January-August 2016 as compared to the same period previous year due to […]
European Body Gives Clearance to South India Tea on Lower Residues
European Tea Committee (ETC) recently gave clearance to South India Tea on low incidence of residues and low residue levels. ETC completed the surveillance data on analysis of pesticide residues […]
China may allow access to Indian Non-Basmati
China is likely to allow access to Indian non-basmati rice in its market, following the non pending request from India. Seeing the surging trade deficit with China, the centre has […]
India & Russia to discuss on falling Agri Exports
Government of India is taking up with Russia the declined Indian agricultural exports over the recent years. At a recent meeting with representatives of Russia’s phytosanitary (quality monitoring) body, Rosselkhoznadzor, […]
China’s Agri Ministry to Push for GM Food Safety Law
Chinese ministry for agricultural said that they will advise Chinese legislators to formulate a law on Genetically Modified (GM) food safety at a later date, adding that GM food found […]
Rajasthan welcomes Karnataka food tech firms to partner with agri industry
The Rajasthan government is in Karnataka to attract agro sector investments from prospective companies and initiate collaborative efforts to maximize the spurt in rural economic development. The effort is a […]
FSSAI limits additives in alcoholic drinks
Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed fixing limits on additives used in alcoholic beverages, including wines and other drinks. The authority has invited suggestions, views, comments […]
Indian Buffalo Meat Not Competitive with US Beef: USDA
According to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), despite being the relatively cheap, Indian water buffalo meat exports are not competitive with the US beef exports primarily due to quality […]
Food Security Act in all States by Next Month: Food Minister
The National Food Security Act will be implemented in all the states by next month, said the Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan. According to him, all […]
‘Blue Revolution’ to Bring Three Fold Growths in Sea Food Exports
The government is seeking to achieve a threefold growth in export earnings from fish and fish products by bringing & strengthening the “Blue Revolution”. The center targets to expand sea […]
